Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Bexleyheath is seeking a full time Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. You will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children to foster their development. Competitive salary ranging from £29,868 to £35,214 depending on qualifications and experience, alongside excellent benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about early years education, this could be the role for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves and engage their minds.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery : Bright Horizons Bexleyheath Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £28,745 - £29,660 per annum (dependent on qualification /s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £29,868 - £35,214 per annum (dependent on qualification /s and experience)

Location : Bexleyheath, London

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say : “I did that.”

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Bexleyheath Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Bexleyheath.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24 / 7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift options : 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
• Subject to T & C's

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents / carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!